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Introduction to Quantum Mechanics: Schrodinger Equation and Path Integral (Second Edition)

By Muller-Kirsten, Harald J W

Introduction to Quantum Mechanics: Schrodinger Equation and Path Integral (Second Edition) Natural Sciences

Introduction to Quantum Mechanics: Schrodinger Equation and Path Integral (Second Edition)

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This text on quantum mechanics begins by covering all the main topics of an introduction to the subject. It then concentrates on newer developments. In particular it continues with the perturbative solution of the Schr dinger equation for various potentials and thereafter with the introduction and evaluation of their path integral counterparts. Considerations of the large order behaviour of the perturbation expansions show that in most applications these are asymptotic expansions. The parallel consideration of path integrals requires the evaluation of these around periodic classical configurations, the fluctuation equations about which lead back to specific wave equations. The period of the classical configurations is related to temperature, and permits transitions to the thermal domain to be classified as phase transitions. In this second edition of the text important applications and numerous examples have been added. In particular, the chapter on the Coulomb potential has been extended to include an introduction to chemical bonds, the chapter on periodic potentials has been supplemented by a section on the band theory of metals and semiconductors, and in the chapter on large order behavior a section has been added illustrating the success of converging factors in the evaluation of asymptotic expansions. Detailed calculations permit the reader to follow every step.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
2
Number of Pages:
944
Release Date:
2012-07-20
Publication Date:
2012-09-07
Publisher:
World Scientific Publishing Company
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
9814397741
ISBN13:
9789814397742
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
1588 g
Height:
165 cm
Width:
246 cm
Thickness:
48 cm
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